1883 Hawaii Quarter PR 63 PCGS. The 1883 Kingdom of Hawaii
coinage was designed by Charles Barber of the Philadelphia mint
where all proof specimens were struck. Initially, in September
1883, 6 proof sets were struck which included the quarter (Hapaha);
a year later, an additional 20 proof sets were coined in 1884 using
the same dies. These sets were issued for presentation to Hawaiian
dignitaries and were never offered for public sale. This example
exhibits deep, watery, mirrored fields with frosted devices
producing a cameo effect as the coin is turned under a light. Both
sides are deeply toned in an even layer of original cobalt-blue
color. Conservatively graded, this lot will provide an interesting
opportunity for the advanced collector of Hawaiiana. To date
(5/96), PCGS has certified only 6 total examples. This is the
second finest known, with a single PR 66 higher. (PCGS# 10989)